Abstract
Thermoset coatings commonly rely on high cross-linking density to provide enhanced barrier properties. Hence it is surprising that for the industrial epoxy-phenolic network investigated, equilibrium moisture uptake is found to increase with respect to cure time, i.e., with greater cross-linking. Molecular interactions between absorbed water and the resin are characterised using infrared spectroscopy, and water uptake is correlated to network polymer features such as polarity and free volume. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 293-299 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Progress in Organic Coatings |
Volume | 78 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Epoxy-phenolic
- Infrared spectroscopy
- Water uptake